Montecito
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Miramar Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Miramar Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Westmont College
Explore the campus of Westmont College as part of your travels around Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.
Lotusland
Explore the great outdoors at Lotusland, a lovely green space in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Montecito Village Shopping Center
You can do some window-shopping at Montecito Village Shopping Center during your stay in Santa Barbara. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Casa Del Herrero
Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Casa Del Herrero. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Top hotels in Montecito
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Ok
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Santa Barbara
Nice staff, very convenient location, smaller rooms
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Santa Barbara Inn
It raining and cold
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Room is very nice and you get complementary breakfast! Cant beat that.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Spotless room
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Everything was awesome!
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Montecito
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.
The Funk Zone
Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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